Iran's Foreign Minister posts "In intensive talks at highest level in 47 years, Iran engaged with U.S in good faith to end war. But when just inches away from "Islamabad MoU", we encountered maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade"
Iran's Foreign Minister's comments reflect a significant escalation in tensions with the U.S.
US President Trump and his advisers are weighing resuming limited strikes in Iran, in addition to the US blockade, to break the stalemate in peace talks, according to WSJ citing officials and people familiar with the situation
[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures drop around 1% at the reopen and oil futures are up by around 7%, while spot gold declined 1.7%, following failed US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan and with US President Trump announcing a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Foreign Minister posts "In intensive talks at highest level in 47 years, Iran engaged with U.S in good faith to end war. But when just inches away from "Islamabad MoU", we encountered maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade"
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[ANALYSIS] Iranian War Day 44: US-Iran talks end without a deal; delegations return home
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just as diplomatic efforts seemed close to fruition. This development could lead to market volatility in commodities, particularly oil and gold, as traders reassess geopolitical risks.
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